2022 Jeep Gladiator Owners Manual - Jacking and Tire Changing

Jacking and Tire Changing

WARNING:

• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take the vehicle to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.

• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.

• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING

1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

   WARNING:

   Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK (P), or a manual transmission into REVERSE.

5. Cycle the ignition to OFF.

6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if the driver’s front wheel is being changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked Example

Note:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked in position.

JACK LOCATION

The jack and tools are stored under the right rear seat.

Jack And Tool Location

To remove, proceed as follows:

1. Fold up the right rear seat.

2. Remove the jack and tools by turning the wing bolt counterclockwise, remove the wing bolt and then lift the assembly out from under the seat.

   

   Jack And Tools

3. Release the tool bag straps from the jack and remove tools from bag.

   

   Jack And Tool Bag

4. Remove tool kit and assemble tools.

   

   Jack And Tool Bag

There are two ways to assemble the tools:

Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising

Note:

If the tailgate is lowered, the jack extension with hook can be added to this assembly to enable lowering of the spare tire without having to raise the tailgate.

CAUTION:

• The lug wrench can only be attached to extension 2.

• When attaching the tool to the winch mechanism be sure the large flared end opening on extension 4 is positioned correctly over the winch mechanism adjusting nut.

• Damage to the lug wrench, extensions and winch mechanism may occur from improper tool assembly

Assembled For Jack Operation

WARNING:

After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury.

SPARE TIRE REMOVAL

1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.

   

   Access Hole Location

2. Insert the extension tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.

   

   Winch Mechanism Tube

   

   Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole

3. Rotate the lug wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.

   CAUTION:

   The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power tool may damage the winch.

   

   Removing The Spare Tire

4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer.

5. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.

6. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel.

   

   Removing The Retainer

JACKING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:

• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.

• Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.

• Apply the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission to REVERSE.

• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.

• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.

• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.

• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.

• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.

• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.

• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.

Warning Label

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated.

1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.

2. Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts (but do not remove) by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.

3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.

   

   Assembled Jack And Tools

4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle. Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown. Placement for the front and rear jacking locations are critical. See the following images for proper jacking locations. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.

   

   Front Jack Lifting Point

   Note:

   Keep the jack and tools aligned while raising the vehicle to prevent tool damage.

   

   Front Jacking Location

   

   Rear Jack Lifting Point

   

   Rear Jacking Location

   CAUTION:

   Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the ground surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.

   WARNING:

   Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.

6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.

7. Mount the spare tire on the axle.

8. Install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise.

   WARNING:

   To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.

9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack.

10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice . If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service station.

11. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.

12. Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks.

13. Secure the jack and tools in their proper locations.

WARNING:

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.

TO STOW THE FLAT OR SPARE

See the following steps for stowing the flat or spare tire:

1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing upward and toward the rear of the vehicle for convenience in checking the spare tire inflation. Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel.

2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and position it properly across the wheel opening.

   

   Reinstalling The Retainer

    

3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle. Insert the extension tubes through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.

   

   Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle

    

   CAUTION:

   The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power tool may damage the winch.

4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to ensure it is firmly in place.

   

   Reinstalling The Flat Or Spare Tire

WARNING:

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.

REINSTALLING THE JACK AND TOOLS

1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn-screw counterclockwise until the jack is snug.

2. Position the jack and tool bag. Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn-screw.

   

   Jack And Tool Bag

3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack.

4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, place the jack and tools under the rear seat.

5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the floor pan.

   

   Jack Hold Down Wing Bolt

WARNING:

After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools or bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury.